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Bay Area Arts and Entertainment BlogMon, 30 Mar 2015 12:40:46 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1Review: Weezer revives “Blue Album” in SFhttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2010/11/30/review-weezer-revives-blue-album-in-sf/
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Yet, the group didn’t just play “The Blue Album” on Monday night at the Nob Hill Masonic Center in San Francisco – it took the capacity crowd of 2,500 fans on a virtual trip back through time.
“You guys ready to take a ride on the Weezer time machine?” asked vocalist Rivers Cuomo at the start of the show. “Alright, here we go!”
The quartet – which also includes drummer Patrick Wilson, guitarist Brian Bell and bassist Scott Shriner – began in the present and opened the show with “Memories” from the 2010 album “Hurley.” From there, it zoomed back one year for the peppy "(If You're Wondering If I Want You to) I Want You to,” from “Ratitude,” and then followed with two solid offerings from 2008’s self-titled effort (known as “The Red Album”) – “Troublemaker” and “Pork and Beans.”
The clock would continue to tick backwards as Cuomo led his merry men through a pair of throwaway singles, “Beverly Hills” (from 2005’s “Make Believe) and “Keep Fishin’” (2002’s “Maladroit”), before reaching 2001, and yet another eponymous record (this one known as “The Green Album”), for a trio of killer tunes – “Photograph,” “Island in the Sun” and “Hash Pipe.”
It would eventually end up at 1996 and perform “Falling for You” from “Pinkerton,” the album the band was scheduled to play in its entirety on the following night.
It was fascinating to follow Weezer’s catalog in such fashion, starting with a glimpse of where the band is today and then traveling, in reverse, with a step-by-step map of just how exactly it got to that place. Along the way, we got a very clear picture of the band’s cyclical songbook, which varies between guitar-oriented hard rock to breezy indie-pop. We also were able to gain better appreciation for the fact that Weezer – despite its many stylistic detours – has managed to maintain a signature sound throughout the years.
Following a short break, which included a slideshow of early band photos, Weezer would dial up 1994 on the time machine and hit the exuberant crowd with the anthem “My Name is Jonas,” track 1 from “The Blue Album.”
The band’s debut – which, at nearly 4 million copies sold, is by far Weezer’s most successful album – is full of great songs. Yet, it wasn’t just the fantastic set list – which consisted of all 10 “Blue Album” tracks, played in order – that made this portion of the evening so special. Indeed, how Weezer went about playing the music was at least as important.
Cuomo performed the first set in his current high-octane style, which he’s been honing for at least the last 10 years, and his energetic, bubbly persona perfectly fit the music. In the “Blue Album” set, however, he made a conscious decision to perform the music the way he would’ve done it in 1994. That meant losing the rock-star shtick and playing it very straight. He even took off his glasses, which he didn’t yet wear when the “Blue Album” was recorded, for this segment.
And it worked, basically from start to finish, way better than most of these kinds of performances. It was such a well-executed effort, in fact, that Weezer should think about renting out its time machine to other acts that plan to revisit their classic albums in concert.]]>http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2010/11/30/review-weezer-revives-blue-album-in-sf/feed/33Review: Blink-182 is a joke at Shorelinehttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/09/14/review-blink-182-is-a-joke-at-shoreline/
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Ah, but significance and popularity are two different things. And Blink certainly was _ and remains _ the latter.
The local stop on Blink’s reunion trek drew a capacity crowd of 22,000 – the same tally that Coldplay and Phish, two of the biggest touring acts in the world, managed at Shoreline.
Some of that can be credited to Blink being away from the stage since 2004 and the touching story of how the long hiatus ended _ Barker nearly died in a plane crash in September, which spurred the band to reunite. Some of that is the result of the low ticket prices (lawn ducats went for $20) and the other acts on the bill (most notably, Weezer). Yet, mainly, the strong turnout was symbolic of how well Blink’s mix of utterly sophomoric music and questionable humor still resonates with fans.
The topics covered at Shoreline included: sex with someone’s mom, flatulence, sex with someone’s dad, wild bromance, sex with no partners, sexually transmitted diseases and teen sex. The other conversation points were too colorful for print.
I realize that I’m probably coming across like a prude, but, really, how many high-school locker-room jokes can a person who’s not in high school be expected to take? Is two dozen too many? Not at a Blink-182 show. At one point, DeLonge actually paused during a song to point out, “I just said fart.” Is that funny? Beavis and Butt-head would think so.
It’s not like these guys are right out of high school _ Hoppus is 37, while two other Blinkers are 33 _ but they still act onstage like they’re clowning around in after-school detention. I’m not against having fun, but it’s depressing to see that the band’s potty-mouthed shtick hasn’t changed one iota over the years. I mean, one of the members goes through a near-death experience and all the wisdom that DeLonge can offer is, “everyone here is going to get pregnant during the next song!”
The band’s music has obviously been kept in the same cryogenic chamber as its sense of humor. Blink’s bratty pop-punk, more the former than the latter, still sounds pretty bland and uninspiring. The hooks are all there, and are still sharp enough to make a 15-year-old sing along, but the songs remain as nourishing as cotton candy. That’s another disappointment – the Blink boys were involved in some interesting projects during the hiatus, yet the musicians brought none of that back to the table and the new material performed at Shoreline sounded like it could have come right off 1999’s “Enema of the State.”
The evening, however, was not a total waste. Fans also got the chance to see indie-rock act Weezer, which put on a tremendous hour-long set full of such favorites as "Buddy Holly," "Island in the Sun, "Hash Pipe", "Beverly Hills" and "Pork and Beans.” Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo didn’t tell any jokes about body odor or catching the clap, but we’d get our fill of that with the headliner.]]>http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/09/14/review-blink-182-is-a-joke-at-shoreline/feed/85Weezer does Pink Floyd: Check out videoshttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/15/weezer-does-pink-floyd-check-out-videos/
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]]>http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/15/weezer-does-pink-floyd-check-out-videos/feed/2Weezer set listhttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/14/weezer-set-list/
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Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at the San Jose State University Event Center Courtesy of my main man, Shay Quillen, of the Mercury News My Name Is Jonas Pink Triangle Perfect Situation Say It Ainâ€™t So Suzanne Keep Fishinâ€™ King Undone… Continue Reading →]]>Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at the San Jose State University Event CenterCourtesy of my main man, Shay Quillen, of the Mercury News
My Name Is Jonas
Pink Triangle
Perfect Situation
Say It Ainâ€™t So
Suzanne
Keep Fishinâ€™
King
Undone (The Sweater Song)
Pork & Beans
Dope Nose
Troublemaker
Thought I Knew
Hash Pipe
El Scorcho
Time (Pink Floyd cover)
The Greatest Man That Ever Lived
Encore:
Island in the Sun
Beverly Hills
Heart Songs (via LP)
Sliver (Nirvana cover)
Buddy Holly
Bonus video:
]]>http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/14/weezer-set-list/feed/6WeezerGood Weezer Hustle?http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/14/good-weezer-hustle/
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/14/good-weezer-hustle/#commentsTue, 14 Oct 2008 21:14:58 +0000Shay Quillenhttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/?p=6011Continue Reading →]]>"Stegosaurus." Good Hustle frontman Benjamin Henderson says he knows nothing about it.
Was Rivers Cuomo giving a subtle shoutout to a fine local band? Is a Good Hustle fan hijacking Weezer's laptop? Or am I just having inexplicable Hus-hallucinations? Anyone?]]>http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/14/good-weezer-hustle/feed/12Weezer goes wild at San Jose Statehttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/14/weezer-goes-wild-at-san-jose-state/
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After an opening set by Tokyo Police Club came a performance by Angels & Airwaves, the band led by ex-Blink 182 front man Tom DeLonge. DeLonge is apparently atoning for the juvenile high jinks of his old band by playing in a group that is no fun at all. Overshadowed by a garish light display that often left the musicians themselves virtually invisible, the trio aimed at the profundity and majesty of U2 or Muse and missed badly. Between songs, DeLonge reverted to form and used the F-word a lot.
That's why it was such a relief when the four members of Weezer came out in matching white jumpsuits, which they soon removed to reveal matching red track suits. Why? Why not. All the wackiness would be beside the point, of course, if Weezer didn't have the tunes to back it up, but fortunately they do -- they never ran out of catchy, muscular pop songs, and they added a few unexpected covers as well. They've also got four members who can each sing their butts off, as was made clear when they sang a cappella on "Suzanne" and the audacious new one "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived," a bizarre mix of rock star braggadocio and "Bohemian Rhapsody" built around the old Shaker hymn "Simple Gifts," of all things.
That tune was simultaneously ridiculous and great, which seems to be the M.O. these days of Weezer auteur Rivers Cuomo, now sporting an ironic '70s mustache. He's the star of the show, but everyone got a chance to sing lead. Cuomo even moved over to a small drum set at the side of the stage to let regular drummer Patrick Wilson come up front with a guitar to do a spot-on David Gilmour impression on Pink Floyd's "Time." Tom DeLonge and Adam Willard from Angels & Airwaves sat in on "Undone" and seemed to be having a lot more fun than they did during their own set.
During the encores, after the band and the 20 fans with instruments left the stage, a roadie put a red vinyl version of the band's latest album on a phonograph at center stage, lit by a single spotlight, to play "Heart Songs." The song details, chronologically, the pop songs that left a mark on young Cuomo. When it got to the verse about Nirvana, the band returned to the stage -- with bassist Scott Shriner is a boxer's cape and Cuomo in a sleeveless Motley Crue T-shirt and headband -- and bashed out Nirvana's "Sliver," followed by a final blast through Weezer's signatureÂ hit, "Buddy Holly."
Now THAT'S entertainment.
Here's the set list: My Name Is Jonas / Pink Triangle / Perfect Situation / Say It Ain't So / Suzanne / Keep Fishin' / King / Undone (The Sweater Song) / Pork & Beans / Dope Nose / Troublemaker / Thought I Knew / Hash Pipe / El Scorcho / Time (Pink Floyd cover) / The Greatest Man That Ever Lived // Island in the Sun / Beverly Hills / Heart Songs (via LP) / Sliver (Nirvana cover) / Buddy Holly]]>http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/14/weezer-goes-wild-at-san-jose-state/feed/16New Kids, Santana, Panic at the Disco among week’s top showshttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/10/1195/
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New Kids on the Block: The legendary boy band has reunited for a major tour, 8 p.m., Oct. 10, HP Pavilion, San Jose, $35-$75, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.hppsj.com. Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew Tour: “American Idol” judge cashes… Continue Reading →]]>New Kids on the Block:
The legendary boy band has reunited for a major tour, 8 p.m., Oct. 10, HP Pavilion, San Jose, $35-$75, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.hppsj.com.
Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew Tour:
"American Idol" judge cashes in on dance craze, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11, Paramount, Oakland, $42.50-$57.50, 510-465-6400, www.paramounttheatre.com.
Rock Band Live 2008:
Featuring Panic at the Disco, Dashboard Confessional, more, 7 p.m., Oct. 11, San Jose Event Center, $35.95, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com.
Santana:
The Bay Area's top guitar hero leads his famed Latin-rock band, 7 p.m., Oct. 11, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, 7 p.m., Oct. 12, Sleep Train Pavilion, Concord, $25-$75, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.livenation.com.
Weezer:
The "Buddy Holly" rockers team with Angels and Airwaves, Tokyo Police Club, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13, San Jose Event Center, $49.50, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.livenation.com.]]>http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/10/1195/feed/1New Kids on the BlockRandy JacksonDashboard ConfessionalCarlos SantanaWeezerSantana, Weezer, Duffy among week’s Top 10 best betshttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/08/santana-weezer-duffy-among-weeks-top-10-best-bets/
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By Jim Harrington The hot-and-heavy concert schedule might end with the summer months in some parts of the country _ but not in the Bay Area. So, get set for another sensational week of live music, and other types of… Continue Reading →]]>By Jim Harrington
The hot-and-heavy concert schedule might end with the summer months in some parts of the country _ but not in the Bay Area. So, get set for another sensational week of live music, and other types of artistic fun, by the Bay:
1, Carlos Santana
Some years back, my colleague Tony Hick and I came up with a list of the top 25 guitarists in Bay Area history. In retrospect, Iâ€™d make a few tweaks to that list, but I wouldnâ€™t change our pick of Santana for the top spot.
Details: 7 p.m., Oct. 11, Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, 7 p.m., Oct. 12, Sleep Train Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord, $25-$75, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.livenation.com.
2, MetalFest
Bands4Bands is hosting a great lineup of local bands, including Kaos, Age of Aggression, Thread, In the Absense, Mudsoc, God's Outlaw, VX36 and Mother Climax. Itâ€™s a canned food drive, boasting the clever slogan: â€œBring a Metal Can and See Your Fav Metal Band.â€
1 p.m. Oct. 11, Memorial Park Amphitheater, 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward, free, www.bands4bands.com.
3, `Mad Maxâ€™ Marathon
Remember when Mel Gibson made films that were fun to watch? For a reminder, go see the â€œMad Maxâ€ marathon. Each film in the post-apocalyptic trilogy _ 1979â€™s â€œMad Max,â€ 1981â€™s â€œMad Max 2: The Road Warriorâ€ and 1985â€™s â€œMad Max Beyond Thunderdomeâ€ â€“ will be shown twice during the day.
Details: First film screens at 12:15 p.m., last at 10 p.m., the Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, $10, 415-392-4400, www.thecastrotheatre.com.
4, New Kids on the Block
The New Kids are neither, yet the fact that they are back on the Block seems to have millions of fans excited. Thanks in large part to a new hit single, the sunny â€œSummertime,â€ NKOTBâ€™s reunion tour is one of the fallâ€™s most-sought-after tickets.
Details: 8 p.m., Oct. 10, HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose, $35-$75, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.hppsj.com.
5, `Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew Tourâ€™
Itâ€™s not enough that Jackson has helped ruin television, as part of the three-headed tribunal on â€œAmerican Idol,â€ now heâ€™s ready to put the smackdown on concert halls as well with this dance tour. All kidding around aside, this should be a fun night to watch big-time dance routines.
Details: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11, Paramount, 2025 Broadway, Oakland, $42.50-$57.50, 510-465-6400, www.paramounttheatre.com.
6, Weezer
These alt-rock champs, still best known for the sing-along single "Buddy Holly," return to town in support of a recently released self-titled album. Along for the ride are modern rockers Angels and Airwaves and Tokyo Police Club.
Details: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13, San Jose State University Event Center, 290 S. 7th St., $49.50, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.livenation.com.
7, â€œWall-Eâ€
One of the best reviewed and most popular films of 2008, the Disney-Pixar production â€œWall-Eâ€ features great animation, a clever and endearing storyline and messages that we all need to hear. If you missed it on the big screen, or simply need another dose, hereâ€™s your chance.
Details: 7:15 and 9:25 p.m. today-Sunday, plus 2 and 4:15 p.m. Sat.-Sun, Red Vic Movie House, 1727 Haight St., San Francisco, $8.50, 415-668-3994, www.redvicmoviehouse.com.
8, Joe Jackson
When it comes to the musician Joe Jackson â€“ not the â€œShoelessâ€ baseball legend Joe Jackson â€“ fans never seem to grow tired of hearing one musical question: "Is She Really Going Out with Him?" The singer-songwriter will likely perform that big hit, as well as so many other great tunes.
Details: 8 p.m., Oct. 15, the Warfield, 982 Market St., San Francisco, $45-$59, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com.
9, Now and Zen
Iâ€™m really interested in Alice radioâ€™s 11th annual Now and Zen music festival. Well, let me amend that statement â€“ Iâ€™m really interested in the eventâ€™s headliner, vocalist Duffy. The billâ€™s other acts, including Sugar Ray and Gavin DeGraw, only moderately move me.
Details: Noon, Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, $25, 510-625-TIXS, 925-685-TIXS or 415-421-TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com.
10, Rock Band Live 2008
This tour, sponsored by the popular video game series â€œRock Band,â€ should appeal to the young alt-rockers in the house. It features both Panic at the Disco and Dashboard Confessional, the latter of which is pretty darn good in concert. Details: 7 p.m., Oct. 11, San Jose State University Event Center, 290 S. 7th St., $35.95, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com.]]>http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/10/08/santana-weezer-duffy-among-weeks-top-10-best-bets/feed/2Carlos SantanaHeavy MetalMad MaxNew Kids on the BlockSimon Paula Randy JacksonWeezerWall-EJoe JacksonDuffyPanic at the DiscoWeezer, Kings of Leon, Patti Smith lead new on saleshttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2008/08/14/weezer-kings-of-leon-patti-smith-lead-new-on-sales/
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On Sale Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM O’Brien and Valdez Tuesday, September 16, 2008 to Sunday, September 21, 2008 Catch A Rising Star at Silver Legacy Casino Reno , NV Tommy Castro Sunday, October 19, 2008 Jackson Rancheria… Continue Reading →]]>On Sale Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 10:00 AMO'Brien and Valdez
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 to Sunday, September 21, 2008
Catch A Rising Star at Silver Legacy Casino
Reno , NV
Tommy Castro
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel
Jackson , CA
Stompy Jones
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel
Jackson , CA
Raul Hernandez
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel
Jackson , CA
Joni Morris
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel
Jackson , CA
On Sale Friday, August 15, 2008 at 10:00 AMStone Temple Pilots
Friday, September 12, 2008
Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Reno , NV
Noche De Reggaeton
Friday, August 22, 2008 to Friday, August 22, 2008
Reno Events Center
Reno , NV
Pajama Party
Saturday, September 6, 2008 to Sunday, September 7, 2008
Silver Legacy Casino
Reno , NV
On Sale Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 10:00 AMMoscow Ballet Nutcracker
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Reno , NV
Weezer
Monday, October 13, 2008
San Jose State Event Center Arena
San Jose , CA
Mike Egan/Curtis Fourtier
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 to Sunday, September 7, 2008
Catch A Rising Star at Silver Legacy Casino
Reno , NV
Marco Antonio Solis
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Mountain View , CA
Vicente Fernandez
Friday, November 28, 2008
HP Pavilion at San Jose
San Jose , CA
P.T. Hariprasad Chaurasia
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Flint Center
Cupertino , CA
Americas Best Dance Crew
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Paramount Theatre-Oakland
Oakland , CA
Underoath
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Grand Ballroom At The Regency Center
San Francisco , CA
On Sale Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 10:00 AMKings Of Leon
Friday, October 17, 2008 to Saturday, October 18, 2008
The Warfield
San Francisco , CA
Patti Smith
Monday, October 20, 2008
The Warfield
San Francisco , CA
Pendulum
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The Fillmore
San Francisco , CA
Jaguares
Saturday, September 20, 2008
The Fillmore
San Francisco , CA
On Sale Monday, August 18, 2008 at 11:00 AMGreg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium at Marin Center
San Rafael , CA
On Sale Monday, August 18, 2008 at 10:00 AMSan Jose State Hockey
Friday, September 26, 2009 to Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sharks Ice At San Jose
San Jose , CA
Hockey: Eastern Washington Vs U of Connecticut
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sharks Ice At San Jose
San Jose , CA
Hockey: U of Connecticut Vs U of Utah
Friday, January 30, 2009
Sharks Ice At San Jose
San Jose , CA
Hockey: University of Utah Vs Eastern Washington
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Sharks Ice At San Jose
San Jose , CA
Hockey: U of Washington Vs San Diego State
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Sharks Ice At San Jose
San Jose , CA
Hockey: Boise State Vs Arizona State
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Sharks Ice At San Jose
San Jose , CA
Hockey: Arizona State Vs U of Texas
Friday, November 7, 2008
Sharks Ice At San Jose
San Jose , CA
Hockey: University of Texas Vs Boise State
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Sharks Ice At San Jose
San Jose , CA
Onsale Monday, August 11, 2008Noah Griffin Sings Cole Porter
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Marin Showcase Theatre
San Rafael, CA
ChangesSteve Miller Band and Joe Cocker
Friday, August 15, 2008
Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord
Concord, CA
Please note the time has changed from 8 pm to 7:30pm. Old tickets will be honored or refunds place of purchase.
Aisha Tyler
Saturday, August 16, 2008
The Fillmore
This show has now been cancelled. Tickets will be valid for early show, Saturday, August 16th at 7pm or refunds at place of purchase.
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Bonus video of Kings of Leon:
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(Official press release:) WEEZER ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Tour In Support of latest album Weezer featuring #1 song Pork And Beans Weezer announced today a North American tour in support of their top ten album Weezer (referred to as the… Continue Reading →]]>(Official press release:)
WEEZER ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Tour In Support of latest album Weezer featuring #1 song Pork And Beans
Weezer announced today a North American tour in support of their top ten album Weezer (referred to as the Red Album). Starting September 23 at the Tsongas Center in Boston, the band will embark on a five week tour including dates in New York City at Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles' Great Western Forum. This is the band's first tour in three years. Drummer Pat Wilson announced, "if you want to rock, you know where to find us!"
Weezer (Red Album) is the band's boldest album, sonically and lyrically, fearlessly reaching places never before heard in popular music. The Red Album's first single "Pork and Beans" just spent 11 weeks at #1 at Modern Rock radio (the longest streak for a song in 2008) and it's accompanying video has been viewed on Youtube over ten million times. The song is about self-empowerment, where people are urged to follow their instincts as exemplified by the lyrics "I'm a do the things that I want to do/I ain't got a thing to prove to you."
Recently Weezer, with the help of local radio stations, has been reaching out to musicians to create "Hootenannys" across the country. An idea hatched by lead singer Rivers Cuomo (after his mom explained how music was often spread in the good ole days) fans were hand-picked and told to bring their instruments to an unusual location where audience and band become one and jam on Weezer classics and cover songs.
Opening Weezer's tour are Angels and Airwaves and Tokyo Police Club.
San Diego-based Angels and Airwaves are currently headlining all of Warped Tour 2008 in support of their sophomore release I-Empire, which debuted in the top ten and spawned the hit single "Everything's Magic". Singer and guitarist Tom Delonge says, "the Weezer tour is an amazing event, not only for us as a band, but its going to be the best tour of the year for fans, we're excited to be a part of it".
Tokyo Police Club is a 4-piece band from Toronto, Ontario. Following one of the most successful 16 minutes in recent history (2006's A Lesson in Crime EP) is back and currently on the road supporting their critically acclaimed debut full length Elephant Shell. Tokyo Police Club couldn't be more thrilled to join Weezer on their North American Tour playing to crowds they've never experienced before.
The following are the dates for Weezer's North American tour:
Sep 23 Boston, MA Tsongas Arena
Sep 24 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Sep 26 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino
Sep 27 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Center
Sep 29 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
Sep 30 Toronto, ON Air Canada Center
Oct 2 Chicago, IL All State Arena
Oct 3 St. Paul, MN Xcel Arena
Oct 5 Denver, CO Broomfield
Oct 7 Salt Lake City, UT E Center
Oct 9 Portland OR Memorial Coliseum
Oct 10 Vancouver, BC GM Place
Oct 11 Seattle, WA Key Arena
Oct 13 San Jose, CA Events Center
Oct 14 Los Angeles, CA The Forum
Oct 17 San Diego, CA Cox Arena
Oct 18 Phoenix, AZ Arizona State Fair
Oct 20 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
Oct 21 Dallas, TX Nokia Theater
Oct 23 Houston, TX Reliant Arena
Oct 25 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Arena
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